Longwarry: Where To Go / Sightseeing

Lardner Park

Located in picturesque West Gippsland, Lardner Park is Gippsland's premier regional conference and exhibition venue, offering unique and flexible indoor and outdoor spaces designed to host a variety of events and activities including festivals, exhibitions, conferences, trade shows, expos and more.

Established in 1963, this purpose-built exhibition and event space has an abundance of indoor and outdoor spaces including an agroforestry plantation, cattle yards, multiple pavilions (around 5,000 square metres undercover), powered areas for camping, a conference centre (for up to 1,000 delegates) and a seed plantation for research and development.

The 300 acre property offers both space and versatility, from large scale public events to small private functions.

Situated just 12 kilometres from Warragul and approximately 75 minutes from Melbourne, Lardner Park is conveniently located and easily accessible for exhibitors and attendees, making it a preferred choice for event organisers looking for venue space within regional Victoria.

155 Burnt Store RoadLardner, VIC, 3821

Located 13.2K from Longwarry

Nickelby at Darnum

Nickelby at Darnum is the home of Nickelby Alpacas, Nickelby Designs and Nickelby Olives; where you can take the opportunity to come and see this working alpaca stud.

Owned by Angela Betheras who is also the RIRDC 2011 Victorian Rural Woman of the Year, Nickelby at Darnum operates a farm gate selling beautiful alpaca garments made from fine Australian fleece as well as stylish garments from Peru. Nickelby at Darnum have throw rugs, jumpers, coats, scarves, hats and doonas, to name a few, all made from this beautiful fibre.

Whilst stocking an extensive range of commercial garments, Nickelby Designs is Angela's own range and this is all made from Australian Alpaca, mostly from her own animals. They also stock alpaca yarn including hand dyed Australian alpaca yarn.

Nickelby At Darnum is also a licenced venue so you can book in for a ploughman's lunch with a glass of wine and sit back and enjoy the views and the lovely alpacas or enjoy coffee and cake with our own unique secret blended coffee that you can't find anywhere else.

As one of the largest alpaca on farm shops in Australia, you are certain to find exactly what you are looking for.

Groups are more than welcome by prior arrangement, seven days per week

308 Darnum Shady Creek RoadDarnum, VIC, 3822

Located 23.4K from Longwarry

Longwarry: Events

Drouin Craft and Produce Market

The Rotary Club of Drouin presents this monthly Drouin Craft and Produce Market offering fresh produce, clothing, jewellery, plants, preserves and much more.

Held in beautiful Civic Park Drouin, the market has been on Baw Baw's market calendar for a number of years. Wander over to the Drouin CBD, which is only a one minute walk from the market and browse the variety of shops, cafes and restaurants.

Event Dates

2016

17th Dec

2017

21st Jan 18th Feb 18th Mar 15th Apr

Young StreetDrouin, VIC, 3818

Located 8.0K from Longwarry

Open Studios West Gippsland

Meet the Maker - with an abundance of artists, wineries, cafes and fresh produce farms in the West Gippsland region, the Open Studios tour map reads like a treasure hunt for the senses; a brilliant excuse for a country drive, to venture off the beaten track, switch off to the modern world, see some inspiring artwork, eat, drink and navigate the spectacular scenery.

This regular event is held amongst the beautiful scenery of West Gippsland, just one hour from Melbourne. Check out the website for a downloadable map and loads more details on the artists.

The wide range of artisans will give you a choice of styles be excited by - demonstrating their techniques, describing their inspirations and giving you opportunities to buy new work. Has there ever been a more blissful way to spend a lazy day out in the green hills?

With such a diversity of great local artists living the country dream in the region, you are bound to be inspired by all the creativity and beauty West Gippsland has to offer.

Event Dates

2017

25th Mar 26th Mar

Various studios in West GippslandWarragul and Drouin, VIC, 3818

Located 8.6K from Longwarry

Drouin Swap Meet and Show 'n' Shine

Drouin Rotarians are a group of like-minded professional, business and community leaders whose objective is to service the local community and surrounding areas.

The Rotary Club of Drouin's next swap meet will be held at Lardner Parks with market stalls, show 'n' shine and much more.

Bring the whole family along for a great day out.

Event Dates

2017

9th Apr

155 Burnt Store RoadLardner, VIC, 3821

Located 13.1K from Longwarry

Fifth Annual Warragul Antique and Collectables Fair

Warragul Regional College Chaplaincy is holding its fifth Annual Antique and Collectables Fair. Stall holders will be offering a wide variety of goods for sale.

Lunch and refreshments will also be available for purchase.

Fair will operate 9:30am to 3:00pm. Entry is $5 per adult, children free.

Bring along your own items for valuing. Appraisals will be between 10:00am and 1:00pm at a cost of $5 per item

All proceeds go toward the work of Chaplaincy in the College.

Event Dates

2017

9th Sep

55 Burke Street,College HallWarragul, VIC, 3820

Located 14.6K from Longwarry

Warragul Farmers Market

Warragul Farmers Market is a place for people to meet and support local farmers and producers and buy a huge range of fresh and hand made food.

More than 50 stallholders will be selling their locally-grown, locally-made products; from bread, to cheese, to olive oil to fresh fruit and vegetables and much more. Experience quality Gippsland grown and made food at beautiful Civic Park.

Warragul Farmers Market is held the third Saturday of each month, all year round.

Parking at the Arts Centre or Mason Street car parks.

Event Dates

2016

17th Dec

2017

21st Jan 18th Feb 18th Mar

Civic PlaceWarragul, VIC, 3820

Located 15.2K from Longwarry

Warragul Arts Market

Browse and purchase original and fine art and craft from local artists, enjoy performers and buskers and join in a hands-on creative artist activity.